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Traditional Lacquered Sake Cup Decorated with an Auspicious Omen - Made by Master Yagi
Traditional Lacquered Sake Cup Decorated with an Auspicious Omen - Made by Master Yagi
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Bring good fortune to your table with this entirely handcrafted red lacquer sake cup by fourth-generation Ishikawa artisan Shigeki YAGI—Available individually or as a complete set. Each cup is provided with a paper box.
Versions available ー Only one of each available—grab yours before they’re gone!
1. Calligraphed version of the character for “Dream.”
2. Calligraphed version of the character for “Long Life.”
3. Calligraphed version of the character for “Happiness.”
4. Calligraphed version of the character for “Amusement.”
5. Calligraphed version of the character for “fortune.”
6. Calligraphed version of the character for “Laugh.”
In Japan, this type of flat sake cup is called “sakazuki.” Back in the days, it was usually used to seal an oath or a promise between people. It is still used nowadays for traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies or for other special occasions such as New Year.
Recommended Use
In Japan, cups of this size are usually used to drink sake.
Item Details
Size: Diameter of 8 cm, Height 3 cm
Place of Production: Yamanaka, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Materials: Red Lacquer, Keyaki Wood - Entirely handcrafted.
Lacquerware Care Instructions
- Do not use in an oven, microwave, dishwasher, or over an open flame.
- Hand-wash gently with a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid scrubbing maki-e decorations.
- Do not soak in water for long periods; dry immediately with a soft cloth.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and extremely dry conditions (below 30% humidity).
- Avoid sudden temperature changes and strong impacts.
- Do not expose to oil or alcohol for extended periods, as they may damage the surface.
- Store in a well-ventilated area and avoid sealing it in airtight containers.
With proper care, your lacquerware will remain beautiful for years to come.
What is Kintsugi?
Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form that originated in the 15th century, and it's been around for over 500 years. When a cherished piece of pottery or porcelain breaks, Kintsugi specialists repair it using natural materials such as genuine lacquer and then decorate the repair marks with gold or silver to make them stand out instead of trying to hide them. Rather, we should allow cracks and blemishes in our belongings to shine and tell a story of their own. The result is an object that's more beautiful than before it was broken, and uniquely valuable because of its history. This is the kintsugi philosophy.
We Are Kintsugi Specialists
Tsugu Tsugu is proud to be part of this ancient tradition—we use only natural materials for our kintsugi repairs. We know where beginners tend to get stuck in the process because we receive so many repairs every day and have taught kintsugi classes for years. That's why our products are filled with educational information and easy-to-understand instructions, along with YouTube videos on the proper way to perform authentic kintsugi. Our goal is to help people around the world successfully perform authentic kintsugi and enjoy a long and prosperous life with their beautiful and favorite pottery.
About Tsugu Tsugu
At Tsugu Tsugu, we are proud to offer kintsugi classes almost every day so that you can share in the fascination of restoring broken pottery.
We believe that there's something special about a piece of broken pottery—it's not just an object that needs to be thrown away, but rather it becomes a treasure once repaired with gold or silver lacquer and put back together. We want to make sure that as many people as possible get to experience this ancient Japanese technique and feel the same joy we do when we see our customers' faces light up with excitement.
